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GJ09 OJT

2009 Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

192,749 mi
Last recorded192,749 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle80,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 OJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 192,749 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear suspension arms corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 192,749 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear suspension arms corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 181,199 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 172,269 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 144,765 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 139,753 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 124,591 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 112,601 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 75,589 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 65,745 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 65,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 62,369 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 58,368 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 48,005 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 41,478 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Aug 2013 41,478 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Aug 2012 35,094 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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GJ09 OJT is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 80,233 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ09 OJT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 17 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ09 OJT registered?

GJ09 OJT is a 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is GJ09 OJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ09 OJT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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